While reading this article, I had some flashbacks to my schooling and I definitely could relate to some points the author was bringing up. I feel like homework, is a great example of how both students and teachers are playing the "Game of School." I would always complain about homework and how it was pointless and the teachers would say, "Oh, I understand but it's just what needs to happen, we do not have enough time if I don't give you homework." There is something wrong there, like the article said, teachers are supposed to interact, they are supposed to make sure children are learning things. And when children are forced to do homework constantly, every year and every day of their lives, when they would rather be doing anything but homework, the student develops a game. How do I get my work done the quickest yet still pretend I know what I'm talking about. I think that the example about the first graders is truly incredible and a little pathetic. By the time the children are six, they already know how to get around doing work, rather than putting in the time and effort and using some passion, to learn what the teacher is trying to teach. I know that when I was faced with all this homework or work, I often times would make it up and just get it done, and I was one of the best students in my grade so there is a problem with the teaching system. I believe that the teachers should start out not giving writing questions or assigning homework but by interacting. Interacting is what makes children excited and makes them want to learn. If you interact with them, ask them questions instead of making them write them down, discuss as a group, don't call on them. I think that teachers, no matter what grade or level, should make the basis of teaching interaction.
While reading this article, I had some flashbacks to my schooling and I definitely could relate to some points the author was bringing up. I feel like homework, is a great example of how both students and teachers are playing the "Game of School." I would always complain about homework and how it was pointless and the teachers would say, "Oh, I understand but it's just what needs to happen, we do not have enough time if I don't give you homework." There is something wrong there, like the article said, teachers are supposed to interact, they are supposed to make sure children are learning things. And when children are forced to do homework constantly, every year and every day of their lives, when they would rather be doing anything but homework, the student develops a game. How do I get my work done the quickest yet still pretend I know what I'm talking about. I think that the example about the first graders is truly incredible and a little pathetic. By the time the children are six, they already know how to get around doing work, rather than putting in the time and effort and using some passion, to learn what the teacher is trying to teach. I know that when I was faced with all this homework or work, I often times would make it up and just get it done, and I was one of the best students in my grade so there is a problem with the teaching system. I believe that the teachers should start out not giving writing questions or assigning homework but by interacting. Interacting is what makes children excited and makes them want to learn. If you interact with them, ask them questions instead of making them write them down, discuss as a group, don't call on them. I think that teachers, no matter what grade or level, should make the basis of teaching interaction.